The saw-scaled viper ( Echis carinatus ) is a venomous viper species found in parts of the Middle East and Central Asia that is responsible for causing the most venom-related deaths in the world. While their venom isn’t the most toxic, they are extremely aggressive and are predominantly located in regions of the world without anti-venom extensive medical capabilities.
When a few drops of venom is introduced into a sample of blood, it immediately causes the rupturing of red blood cells (hemolysis) and triggers the coagulation cascade. This causes a clot to form and makes the blood thicken into a more jelly-like substance. In the body, a loss of blood flow can result in serious injury and death very quickly if left untreated.
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